Cape Town Environmental Projects Lead – Marine Conservation

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager for the Cape Town region to lead conservation projects protecting marine and coastal environments.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field and 5–7 years of progressive project management experience, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and community groups. On-site work in Cape Town is essential for site coordination and permitting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Conservation Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive environmental project management experience in conservation/ecological restoration.
• Experience managing complex projects with budgets and many stakeholders in the Cape Town region.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of environmental projects from concept to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Lead project teams, contractors, and volunteers; ensure objectives and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager for the Cape Town region to lead conservation projects protecting marine and coastal environments.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field and 5–7 years of progressive project management experience, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across government, academia, and community groups. On-site work in Cape Town is essential for site coordination and permitting.